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What’s Happening at Glencairn Church?

Check out activities you can participate in weekly, upcoming events and the latest updates at Glencairn Church. There’s something for everyone: drop-in sports, support groups, and programs for different ages, life stages, and interests. Be sure to check out the individual pages or our social channels for cancellations and other updates.

Today’s Programs & Activities

SWAT Hike

June 19, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes.

Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there.

If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter

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	June 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer June 1, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours June 1, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service June 1, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar Starting Point Starting Point June 1, 2025 11:45 am - 12:15 pm If you're new or want to learn more about Glencairn Church and the people here, we invite you to drop by Starting Point after the worship service. Head to Alpha & Omega to learn more about what we're about over a time of light snacks and refreshments. Meet the pastors and leaders, connect with others, and ask about ways to get involved. We hope to see you! Add to Calendar Young Adults Young Adults June 1, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Are you between 18 and 25, or do you know someone interested in meeting with other young adults for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community? We invite you to come and study scripture, hang out, and pray with one another. If you're interested in joining us or have questions about Young Adults at Glencairn Church, please get in touch with Pastor Jamie at jamie@glencairn.ca. Add to Calendar • • • • •	2 Table Tennis Table Tennis June 2, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate June 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $50 per person for 5 weeks - please email pickleball@glencairn.ca for more information and to register Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate June 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • •	3 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth June 3, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	4 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir June 4, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level June 4, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels June 4, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level June 4, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • •	5 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike June 5, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar •	6 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels June 6, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Sr. Youth Sr. Youth June 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •	7 Volleyball Volleyball June 7, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in Volleyball for Ages 13+ (some experience is recommended but not necessary). Learn more about volleyball and other drop-in sports at glencairn.ca/volleyball Add to Calendar •
8 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer June 8, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours June 8, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service June 8, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar Young Adults Young Adults June 8, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Are you between 18 and 25, or do you know someone interested in meeting with other young adults for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community? We invite you to come and study scripture, hang out, and pray with one another. If you're interested in joining us or have questions about Young Adults at Glencairn Church, please get in touch with Pastor Jamie at jamie@glencairn.ca. Add to Calendar • • • •	9 Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group June 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Oasis is a peer-to-peer support group for those journeying with chronic health challenges, including mental illness, chronic physical illness and pain, or even discouragement. Drop-in on the 2nd and/or 4th Monday of the month 7–8:30 PM. Learn more at glencairn.ca/oasis Add to Calendar •	10 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth June 10, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	11	12 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike June 12, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar •	13 Church Retreat Church Retreat June 13, 2025 6:00 pm - June 15, 2025 2:00 pm We look forward to a great weekend with lots of free time, opportunities to connect with God on your own and with the company of the church family, and a short time of worship together on Sunday morning! We will not be having a worship service at church or online on Sunday, June 15. If you will not be attending the church retreat, we encourage you to attend a local church (nearby MB churches include WMB, Belmont Village, and Maple View) or watch a previous sermon message, as we will have our worship service at Camp Crossroads that morning. Learn more and register at glencairn.ca/retreat Add to Calendar •	14 Church Retreat Church Retreat June 13, 2025 6:00 pm - June 15, 2025 2:00 pm We look forward to a great weekend with lots of free time, opportunities to connect with God on your own and with the company of the church family, and a short time of worship together on Sunday morning! We will not be having a worship service at church or online on Sunday, June 15. If you will not be attending the church retreat, we encourage you to attend a local church (nearby MB churches include WMB, Belmont Village, and Maple View) or watch a previous sermon message, as we will have our worship service at Camp Crossroads that morning. Learn more and register at glencairn.ca/retreat Add to Calendar Bridges Bridges June 14, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Bridges Centre is a place that provides non-perishable food and used clothing for free to meet the growing needs of our community. It is located at Glencairn Church. At this time, the program is open by appointment only. To make an appointment or if you have any questions, visit glencairn.ca/bridges or email bridges@glencairn.ca. Add to Calendar Prayer Journey Prayer Journey June 14, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5 KM PRAYER WALK with MOVEIN - Sign up for Kitchener at prayerjourney.global 3PM PRAYER WALK Starting Point: Glencairn Church 5PM PIZZA PICNIC at McLennan Park with some sharing time Add to Calendar • • •
15 Church Retreat Church Retreat June 13, 2025 6:00 pm - June 15, 2025 2:00 pm We look forward to a great weekend with lots of free time, opportunities to connect with God on your own and with the company of the church family, and a short time of worship together on Sunday morning! We will not be having a worship service at church or online on Sunday, June 15. If you will not be attending the church retreat, we encourage you to attend a local church (nearby MB churches include WMB, Belmont Village, and Maple View) or watch a previous sermon message, as we will have our worship service at Camp Crossroads that morning. Learn more and register at glencairn.ca/retreat Add to Calendar Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer June 15, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours June 15, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar • • •	16 Table Tennis Table Tennis June 16, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate June 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $50 per person for 5 weeks - please email pickleball@glencairn.ca for more information and to register Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate June 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • •	17 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth June 17, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	18 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir June 18, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level June 18, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels June 18, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level June 18, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • •	19 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike June 19, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar •	20 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels June 20, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Sr. Youth Sr. Youth June 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •	21 Volleyball Volleyball June 21, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free drop-in volleyball for intermediate-level players ages 15+ through adult. More info at glencairn.ca/volleyball Add to Calendar Sr. Youth & YA at Chesterton Talks Sr. Youth & YA at Chesterton Talks June 21, 2025 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Add to Calendar • •
22 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer June 22, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours June 22, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service June 22, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar Young Adults - Year-End BBQ Young Adults - Year-End BBQ June 22, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Are you between 18 and 25, or do you know someone interested in meeting with other young adults for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community? We invite you to come and study scripture, hang out, and pray with one another. This week is the last formal gathering for the academic year, and we're kicking summer off with a year-end YA BBQ (off-site)! If you're interested in joining us or have questions about Young Adults at Glencairn Church, please get in touch with Pastor Jamie at jamie@glencairn.ca. Add to Calendar • • • •	23 Table Tennis Table Tennis June 23, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group June 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Oasis is a peer-to-peer support group for those journeying with chronic health challenges, including mental illness, chronic physical illness and pain, or even discouragement. Drop-in on the 2nd and/or 4th Monday of the month 7–8:30 PM. Learn more at glencairn.ca/oasis Add to Calendar • •	24 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth June 24, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar Call to Prayer \| Prayer Meeting Call to Prayer \| Prayer Meeting June 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come together online or in-person for one hour of prayer together as a congregation. This call to prayer follows on the heels of our times of prayer and fasting this month, as we continue to foster a 'pray first' culture. Join this online prayer room with brothers and sisters here at Glencairn to seek God together in worship, gratitude, and intercession. January: Use this link to join the call February: in-Person gathering Add to Calendar • •	25 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir June 25, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels June 25, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • •	26 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike June 26, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar •	27 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels June 27, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Sr. Youth Sr. Youth June 27, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •	28 Bridges Bridges June 28, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Bridges Centre is a place that provides non-perishable food and used clothing for free to meet the growing needs of our community. It is located at Glencairn Church. Find out more at glencairn.ca/bridges. Add to Calendar •
29 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer June 29, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours June 29, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service June 29, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar Call to Prayer at the Park Call to Prayer at the Park June 29, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Add to Calendar • • • •	30 Table Tennis Table Tennis June 30, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar •

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Starting Point
Starting Point If you’re new or want to learn more about Glencairn Church and the people here, we invite you to come to a Starting Point. Drop by the Alpha and Omega room to learn more about Glencairn Church. Meet staff and leaders, connect with others, and ask about ways to get involved. We hope to see you! Next Starting PointSunday, June 1, after the worship service — we’ll have some light snacks, so let us know if you can make it, but you […]
Ride for Refugees
Ride, Walk, Run to Support Refugees We will be participating in a multi-activity event (riding, running, walking, strolling, rolling, you get the idea!) and raising funds to support our Global Missions partner, Sharon Schmidt at IAFR Canada this year. Glencairn Cyclepaths will be hosting this event at the Kissing Bridge Trail starting in Elmira on Saturday, May 24 at 1PM. Join us on the Kissing Bridge Trail as we move with people on the move!Your choice: Walk 5 km, Run 10 km, Ride 15 […]
Easter Services
Easter 2025 Good Friday April 18 at 10:15 AM Good Friday ServiceThe entire family is welcome for this one-hour Good Friday service; however, the nursery and preschool rooms will be available for children and their parents or caregivers who may need it. We will also be remembering the Lord’s Supper, so if you’re joining us online, feel free to prepare your Communion elements to represent the bread and the cup before the start of the service. Easter Sunday April 20 […]

What’s Happening

What’s Happening at Glencairn Church?

Today’s Programs & Activities

June 2025

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